Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 13, 2022
Supply chain disruptions are continuing to occur for a variety of reasons. Weather delays can affect shipping lanes, manufacturers face product shortages, demand continues to spike for certain products, containers are difficult to acquire, and the trucking industry faces a driver and capacity shortage, just to name a few. One issue that does not get talked about as much, however, is supply chain fraud.
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 13, 2022
Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss why supply chain disruptions are here to stay. Steve is he Managing Director of Haxlar , an integrated manufacturing solutions provider, delivering design, manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, and product management services for a wide range of industries. About Steve Elwell. Steve Elwell is the Managing Director of Haxlar , a contract manufacturing company that offers custom-tailored, flexible, and highly competitive contract manufacturing solutions.
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Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2022
In recent years, consumers have become increasingly interested in shopping sustainably. With that increasing interest has come a lot of confusion — 64% of Americans are willing to pay more for sustainable products, but 26% don’t know how to identify them.
NGT News
JULY 13, 2022
The City of Mobile, Ala., has ordered a Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse vehicle: the city’s first electric vehicle to operate in its fleet of 26 refuse trucks. Mobile received funds from the Volkswagen lawsuit settlement to enable the purchase of the truck. The city plans to continue to seek grants to help with […]. The post Alabama City Fleet Deploying Mack LR Electric Refuse Truck appeared first on NGT News.
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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.
Supply Chain and Logistics
JULY 13, 2022
It’s unusual for small ships to be more valuable than large ones. But that has been happening in the tanker and dry bulk shipping area. The disruptions of 2022, following on Covid, have created markets better served by smaller ships.
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Overdrive Online
JULY 13, 2022
How this show hauler and its 100% owner-operator fleet are bouncing back after its entire universe of customers shut down during COVID: A minimum revenue guarantee, fuel-surcharge changes, and more designed to communicate commitment to contractors.
NGT News
JULY 13, 2022
AMPLY Power has released the first deployment of its Powered by AMPLY offering, enabling OEMs to integrate AMPLY’s charge management software with their electric vehicles (EV). AMPLY has partnered with Lightning eMotors to launch the new offering. With Powered by AMPLY, Lightning will combine the strength of its own vehicle telematics with AMPLY’s OMEGA charge […].
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2022
Efficient store replenishment is a critical factor when it comes to driving your business to success. With growing labor shortages and increasing costs, it has become imperative for you to explore robotic automation as a solution to ensuring you keep your stores stocked and ready for your customers.
NGT News
JULY 13, 2022
Fisker Inc., an electric vehicle (EV) and advanced mobility solutions company, has named Alpay Uguz senior vice president of global manufacturing, reporting to CEO and chairman Henrik Fisker. Uguz will oversee the company’s global manufacturing as Fisker grows toward its goal of producing 1 million vehicles annually in 2027. Alpay will focus on lean manufacturing […].
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2022
Maureen Sullivan, head of supply chain finance with MUFG, explains how current product shortages are driving a shift in inventory management away from “just in time” to “just in case.”.
CH Robinson Logistics
JULY 13, 2022
Our academic research continues to show that contracted freight in a hierarchical route guide provides great service and price. However, it also shows that some freight does not do well in a committed route guide. So you probably are wondering: should I be moving some of my truckload freight from my route guide to the spot market? The short answer is “yes,” as long as you have a segmented freight portfolio strategy for both the contract market and the spot market.
Commercial Carrier Journal
JULY 13, 2022
Inflation reaches record levels, again, and the operating profit among small fleets has slid about 66-cents per mile.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2022
Wholesale distributors are facing a wide range of global supply chain disruptions — ongoing shortages, longer lead times, higher logistics costs and more — forcing many businesses to seek new avenues to drive revenue.
Advertiser: GEP
Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
Food Logistics
JULY 13, 2022
Other fuels that play a role in commercial trucking include gasoline (23%) and compressed natural gas (0.4%). Electric and other categories each register less than 1%.
MTS Logistics
JULY 13, 2022
As discussed on More Than Shipping just a few weeks ago, long haul freight wait-times were skyrocketing, coupled with associated price increases that left some vendors without options other than to pursue more expensive avenues to receive their goods on time. However, in recent days, the wavering U.S. Economy has slashed demand in many sectors across the nation – leading to lowered freight shipping costs.
RasTrac
JULY 13, 2022
Every day, there are new technologies that make doing your job a lot easier. Whether it improves efficiencies and/or saves you time, they’re an integral part of profitability and sustainability. And while many of them are well-known across the board ( such as GPS and dash cams), others are sometimes off the radar. One of them is geofencing. If you manage any kind of fleet, this is one of the most useful solutions you can integrate to keep your business running like a well-oiled machine.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 13, 2022
Dutch online supermarket Picnic trusts in the expertise and experience of intralogistics specialist TGW once more. In the German town of Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia, a powerful fulfilment centre will be built by summer 2024, securing Picnic’s further growth on the German market. Both companies are linked by a close collaboration: only months ago, their first jointly planned and implemented project, a logistics centre in Utrecht, celebrated its go-live.
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Ship Monk
JULY 13, 2022
For eCommerce direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, calculating shipping costs can be a headache. There are so many variables at play that no two packages are the same, taking into account different sizes, different weights, and different destinations. That means, whether you’re fulfilling your own orders or a third party logistics company (3PL) is fulfilling them for you, each package has to be measured, weighed, and routed to find the least expensive shipping method.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 13, 2022
Slim corrugated boxes offer rigid protection to small items while fitting into the Royal Mail’s PiP Large Letter specification. This minimises and regulates postal costs, enabling a business to maximise their overall profits. Kite Packaging is now offering its brown large letter boxes in five different sizes to cater toward everything from gift cards and small jewellery items to A4 documents or certificates.
WorkWave
JULY 13, 2022
Time To Read: 2 minutes. Keeping pests out of homes and businesses is a practice that’s practically as old as time itself, but any pest control operator (PCO) can attest that there’s a lot more to pest control than just killing bugs and other pests. From prevention to remediation, today’s pest control companies are always finding more sophisticated ways to do business and, just as importantly, finding ways to carry out their business more efficiently by integrating the latest technology into the
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 13, 2022
Twenty-seven percent of supply chain leaders have conducted a climate change risk assessment to identify their most critical supply chain risks, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. The survey among 320 supply chain leaders in December 2021 and January 2022 found that 18% of respondents have conducted both risk assessments and scenario planning (see Figure 1).
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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.
Penske Move Ahead
JULY 13, 2022
Where did I pack this? What’s in this box? How do I put this together? Where’s the remote? While moving can be an exciting opportunity, it can easily become overwhelming. From color-coded storage bins to planning a packing supply center, Penske Truck Rental has a few moving hacks to help make things a little easier. Planning and supplies Try the "30-minute" rule by spreading out your workload by packing a few boxes for 30 minutes each day in the weeks before your move.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 13, 2022
Moelven Edanesågen AB, a sawmill based in Edane, in western Sweden is looking to reduce emissions and has ordered its first fully electric lift truck, the Konecranes E-VER electric forklift. The order was made in December 2021 and it arrived in May 2022. Established in 1899, Moelven Group produces building products and systems in Norway and Sweden for the construction industry around the world.
Freightera
JULY 13, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Taxes for Shipping Within Canada. If you’re looking to ship goods within Canada, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the applicable taxes for each province. . In this article, we’re going to simplify the topic for you and when you book a shipment, our system will simplify the math. So let’s get started. Goods and Services Tax (GST).
CLX Logistics
JULY 13, 2022
There is a growing need to leverage sustainable freight transportation methods to help reduce carbon emissions and minimize damage to the planet. Our industry has a history of being one of the biggest producers of carbon emissions, and transportation and logistics leaders and organizations constantly seek new methods of ensuring shipments arrive on time without breaking the bank.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
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